News from Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha .It is the biggest city and the main power corridor of Odisha. The city is famous for its ancient rich heritage especially its historic monumental temples. It is popularly known as the temple city. Because many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple.

General Elections 2024: BJP releases 40-member star campaigner list for Odisha
General Elections 2024: BJP releases 40-member star campaigner list for Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, MP CM Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and party’s National Vice President Baijayant Panda among other prominent leaders were included in the list.

Odisha STF seizes over 1 kg Heroin
Odisha STF seizes over 1 kg Heroin: Why do peddlers opt for Brown Sugar over Ganja trade? Reason decoded

The STF officials seized brown sugar (Heroin) weighing more than 1.1 Kg (1120 gram) and other incriminating materials from their possession.

Bhubaneswar Records Highest Maximum Temperature Before Noon
Bhubaneswar continues to be the hottest place in Odisha; check updates

Apart from Bhubaneswar, six other places in Odisha recorded a maximum temperature of 35 degrees and above on Tuesday.

89 sunstroke-related illness cases in Odisha: Public Health Director
89 sunstroke-related illness cases in Odisha: Public Health Director

The health director said, "We have reports of about 89 cases from 16 districts pertaining to sunstroke and heat-related illness. The patients are being treated at different hospitals. Sundargarh has so far reported the highest number of cases at 41."

ODRAF teams engaged to douse forest fires in Odisha: PCCF
ODRAF teams engaged to douse forest fires in Odisha: PCCF

The ODRAF teams were pressed into service in forest divisions such as Baliguda and Phulbani in Kandhamal, Bonai in Sundargarh, Paralakhemundi in Gajapati, north and south divisions in Kalahandi and Similipal. 

Odisha Elections 2024
Battle 2024: Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Naveen Patnaik to hit campaign trail in Odisha; PM Modi likely to visit state in May

Top political figures from BJP, BJD, and Congress, including Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, and Naveen Patnaik, are set to campaign in Odisha for the 2024 elections. Key visits include PM Modi and other central leaders.

After ticket denial, supporters of Odisha Congress leaders create ruckus at party office 
After ticket denial, supporters of Odisha Congress leaders create ruckus at party office 

Jayant Bhoi’s supporters shouted slogans against the president of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee Sarat Pattanayak and wanted to know why Sagaria was given a ticket in Jayadev constituency while he belongs to a place 700 km away.

Bhubaneswar records highest maximum temperature in 2024
Bhubaneswar witnesses hottest day in 2024; IMD predicts thunderstorm activities in Odisha districts

Bhubaneswar recorded its hottest day of 2024 with temperatures nearing 44 degrees Celsius, despite cloudy conditions. The IMD predicts fluctuating temperatures and potential thunderstorms in several districts of Odisha over the coming days.

BJD MLAs Allege Conspiracy By Coterie Behind Denial Of Tickets
Two sitting BJD MLAs allege conspiracy by 'coterie group' behind denial of tickets to them

The BJD has also dropped sitting MLA Sunanda Das from the Bari Assembly seat. Party has given ticket to Biswaranjan Jena to contest this time.

IMD DG On Heatwave And 2024 Elections
Elections 2024 and heatwave: ECI holds crucial meeting; IMD DG says 'regular inputs are being provided'

The Election Commission of India held a crucial meeting with the IMD to discuss strategies for managing heatwaves during the 2024 elections. The IMD is providing detailed forecasts to help mitigate risks in states experiencing intense heat.

Odisha Elections 2024
‘Modi Ki Guarantee’: Odisha BJP releases Odia version of party’s manifesto ahead of 2024 Elections

While releasing the party’s ‘Sankalp Patra’, the top leaders of BJP including Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier stated that focus has been given on women, youth, farmers and poor in the next five years.

Over Rs 9 crore ‘siphoned off’ from Mayurbhanj DMF fund in Odisha; bank files police complaint 
Over Rs 9 crore ‘siphoned off’ from Mayurbhanj DMF fund in Odisha; bank files police complaint 

The bank manager in her complaint alleged that Rs 9,56,76,000 were illegally transferred through four cheques to bank accounts of various companies including PT Constructions and Suppliers and SK Enterprises. The suspected transactions were carried out between April 10 and 18. 

BJP announces candidate for Jeypore Assembly seat
BJP announces candidate for Jeypore Assembly seat

Goutam sounded optimistic about the BJP’s victory and said, ”Those who have been doing dynastic politics for a long time will be given a fitting reply by people this time. The winds of change are blowing. Our dedicated party workers have started their groundwork to ensure the party’s victory.“

Baripada with 44.6 degrees turns hottest city in Odisha 
Baripada with 44.6 degrees turns hottest city in Odisha 

Baripada was followed by Nuapada which recorded 44 degrees, as per IMD reports. People in twin cities – Cuttack and Bhubaneswar – experienced sizzling heat today as the mercury soared to 41.4 degrees in the two cities.

Mercury soars to 43.6 degrees in Odisha's Jharsuguda and Keonjhar by 2.30 PM
Mercury soars to 43.6 degrees in Odisha's Jharsuguda and Keonjhar by 2.30 PM

As per the IMD, Bhubaneswar, temperature rose to 41.8 degrees in Hirakuda and Rourkela while it was 41.7 degrees in Sambalpur followed by 41.6 degrees in Bhubaneswar and Chandbali. Balasore recorded 40. 6 degrees.

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